Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

Micheal Jordon and LeBron James both wore/wear 23 on their shirts and now Talking Joe joins that illustrious company as we bring you our 23rd episode! This week Chief and Ben dig into issues 67-68, Yearbook 4 and Special Missions 7. Put on your fur coat as we're off to Frusenland where we finally see the Terror Dromes plans revealed! We also get snappy with Crocmaster and there's a great one off t...

We're pleased to say that the wonderful Kev Hopgood popped into the Talking Joe studios recently and we have his chat right here! Kev is a comic book artist who has worked for Marvel UK, Marvel, Rebellion, Titan and Boom amongst others and drawn books such as Iron Man (co-creating War Machine), Warhammer monthly, Zoids (with Grant Morrison), 2000 ad and of course Action Force. If you've listened t...

All the 2's....22! That's right loyal listeneres, Chief and Ben are back and digging into issues 63-66 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. It's the conclusion of the epic 'Boys in Borovia' storyline and you better believe it features clowns, hammer's through windshields and Joes getting shot out of cannons! We also find out if Fred VII, now posing as Cobra Commander, has the stones to be a true lea...

The Mega Powers have combined!! Join Chief from Talking Joe and Chris from The Full Force as they come together for an epic adventure through the 50 egg-citing (Easter joke) issues of Action Force Weekly!! On this Easter Special, we talk about the awesome original Action Force strips, as well as the ARAH reprints, profiles, TAC and even Combat Colin!! Get ready for the biggest crossover since Anci...

The Mega Powers have combined!! Join Chief from Talking Joe and Chris from The Full Force as they come together for an epic adventure through the 50 egg-citing (Easter joke) issues of Action Force Weekly!! On this Easter Special, we talk about the awesome original Action Force strips, as well as the ARAH reprints, profiles, TAC and even Combat Colin!! Get ready for the biggest crossover since Anci...

Remember when you were 21? Of course you don't but we sure do as this here episode represents 21 barrels of goodness! That's right, it's the twenty first ep of Talking Joe. Chief and Ben begin with a Special Missions appetiser then dive into the main course which sees daring rescue attempts, stereotypical national outfits and death!. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also hear the guys discuss Star...

WE'RE BACK BABY! That's right Joe fans, its the tumultuous twentieth episode of Talking Joe. Chief and Ben smash through issues 57-60 and a good time is had by all. Destro proves to be a ladies man, Cobra Commander ditches the hipster look in favour of some sparkly battle armour and although his name might be Chuckles, he sure aint funny. To top if all off, Chief debuts a new GoT rap, the boys pro...

This week, in the words of Paul Hardcastle, the boys are ni-ni-ni 19, 19, ni-19 19 (episodes deep). Chief and Ben smash into issues 54-56 and Yearbook 3 and are treated to some classic Joe action. Masks come off as Snake Eyes becomes Flint and Destro and the King Cobra get into some good gear and prove they are true fashion icons! Serpentor shows a new financial side to his leadership and terror d...

Excitement abounds in the eighteenth episode of Talking Joe. Chief and Ben explore issue 53 of the regular series and it's high drama as sacrifices are made and the Joe team faces yet more changes. Then they dig into special missions 2-4 and the boys have different opinions on the quality here. One things for sure, they both agree that Lifeline is a badass! In other news, the boys discuss their lo...

Buffalo wing hot sauce to the ready compadres. We're munching through these issues like Joey Chestnut at a hotdog eating contest. Chief and Ben take a long hard look at issues 49-52 of the G.I. Joe main series. Up for grabs this ep is discussion surrounding the birth of Serpentor, the Joes invasion of Springfield and Zartan's long lost siblings! Plus, Talking Joe goes all Talking Sports as Ben tel...

BONUS CONTENT ALERT! Following the success of our first interview special we're back with another one. This time it was Chad Bowers who graced the Talking Joe studios with his presence. Chad is a comic book writer who has worked for Marvel, Image, IDW, Dynamite and more, he's also a massive Joe fan which is handy! He came on the show to talk about the essays he's written in the back of the G.I. Jo...

Sweet sixteen! Have the boys really been doing this for 4 months? They sure have and on this episode they cover issues 45-48 of the main Joe series. Zartan is Ripcord and Ripcord is Zartan and then Zartan is Doc and Ripcord is still Ripcord...but I think Zartan is Gung-Ho. What the hootin' heck is going on!? That said, there are several certainties we can bank on and that is, revenge is on Storm S...

It's the fightin' fifteenth episode of Talking Joe and we've upped our game! Not 2, not 3 but 4 exciting issues to discuss! Chief & Ben dissect the awesome storylines from issues 42-44. Heart attacks, ninja training, tales from 'Nam and secret cobra police. You'll believe a bad man can return to the good side. This has it all! On top of that we see the introduction of Dr. Mindbinder...or should I...

Swab the deck and tie the line ya bunch of land lubbers, it's adventure on the high seas as episode 14 of the podcast that is taking the internet by storm once more dives into G.I. Joe comic action. Chief and Ben discuss issues 40-41 and Yearbook 2. Cobra has a new master plan but needs the Joe's help to achieve it. This one has it all. Action, intrigue, drama and a big smattering of stereotypical...

Unlucky for some? Not us, as Ep 13 is choc full of awesomeness! The boys continue their epic G.I. Joe reread and issues 37-39 are on the block. Ever punched a man so hard his brother felt the blow? Flint has and you can find out what happens in issue 37. Then travel to picturesque Sierra Gordo as the Joes attempt a rescue of a character last seen in issue 1! Due to Ben being over worked, our award...

It's the twelfth episode of Talking Joe and Chief and Ben are breaking down issues 34-36 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Ben lets us know why he can't run anymore, Snake Eyes loses his face and Chief quizzes Ben on eggs. Amongst all that goodness, Zartan rides the bus, there's a medley of sea based action and Ace and Wild Weasel push their airplanes and each other to the limit! Strap in and fee...

Whoa, what in tarnation is this? It's BONUS CONTENT baby! Last week, Talking Joe studios was graced with the presence of the awesome cartoonist, Michel Fiffe. Michel is the creator of the action series COPRA and has worked for Marvel, Valiant, BOOM! Image and IDW for whom he has masterminded the upcoming mini series, G.I. Joe: Sierra Muerte for IDW. He stopped by to chat about his love of comics w...

It's highfalutin high sierras action as Chief & Ben give a breakdown of issues 31-33. We all know Snakes Eyes is a badass but can he be tracked and killed? Find out by pluggin' back your lug holes and listening to two fellas chat about G.I. Joe comics! Witness, Destro getting shot in the face....again, goes nuts as Spirit gets kicked in the knee caps by kids and Marvel at the fine art of new Joe a...

It's the titanic 10th episode and Chief & Ben have a corker of a show for you! They're discussing issues 28-30 and the fun just keeps on coming. We get swampfire shenanigans, the introduction of the W.H.A.L.E. Destro getting shot in the face and the Dreadnoks prove to be as destructive as they are stupid. Also, find out what's bugging Chief this week and how Ben likes his soup. PLUS, we have excit...

Zipping Zeds it's Zartan! It's also the the ninth episode of Talking Joe! The epic G.I. Joe reread continues as Chief and Ben smash into issues 25-27. We hit the Florida swamps as Joes chase Cobras, Cobras chase Joes and Tripwire...trips. The big news here though, is the gut busting 'Origin of Snake Eyes' 2 parter, sure to get you goose bumped up. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also hear the guy...

Chief and Ben are back in the hot seat and boy howdy have we got a great show lined up this week. We're covering issues 22-24 of Marvel's G.I. Joe series and it's non-stop greatness from beginning to end. We bid a fond farewell to the fab Mike Vosburg on art and are treated to guest pencils by Russ Heath in issue 24. The Joes get some much needed R&R, there's a chase sequence straight out of Benny...

It's 7th heaven as the boys bring you the latest episode of the podcast that's taking the internet by storm (well, we like it at least!). Cure your New Year's Eve hangover by reading issues 19-21 and finding out which Joes/Cobras bite the big one! We'd be remiss if we didn't mention this episode also covers the hugely influential Silent Interlude issue. Then, why not entertain yourselves with the...

It's the succulent 6th episode so grab a turkey sandwich and snuggle up with Chief & Ben! We're covering issues 16-18 and boy howdy are they fun. Ever seen an army General fooled by a children's toy? Ever wondered why Snake Eyes carries a $100 bill? Ever mused who would win in a fight between Gung Ho and a car? Well, wonder no longer as we have the best answers! Also, find out what's bugging Chief...

Chow down good buddies, it's the fifth episode of Talking Joe! Listen as Chief and Ben munch through issues 12-15 in the first extended storyline of the series which is packed to the gills with action! Destro revealed! Kwinn returns! Dr Venom still cowardly! All this plus once again we peer inside the terrifying place that is Chief's mind and find out who the best 007 really is.

Hot sauce, it's the fourth episode of Talking Joe! Chief and Ben continue to rush head long down the road with their epic G.I. Joe reread. As they start to hit their groove, so too does the comic itself. In this fun packed episode Ben tells us his preference for either Sega or Nintendo and Chief invites us into his often disturbed mind as he lets us know what really gets his goat! The tasty sandwi...